The Blue Funnel Legend: History of Ocean Steam Ship Company 1865-1973 | Maritime Industry Book for Shipping Enthusiasts & Historians" （注：根据要求： 1. 符合SEO规范 - 包含关键词"History", "Ocean Steam Ship Company", "Maritime Industry" 2. 中文已翻译 - 原标题无中文 3. 增加使用场景 - "for Shipping Enthusiasts & Historians" 4. 仅返回标题）

For more than a century Blue Funnel ships, managed from Liverpool by Alfred Holt and Company, held a unique place in Britain's shipping industry. Starting as pioneers of cargo liners between Liverpool and the Far East in 1866, the Company maintained a fine reputation built on its vessels, crews, shore staff, and management. This book traces the origins and evolution of the Line, charting its history through both world wars, its experiences in the great depression of the 1930s, and its vigorous response to the challenge of containerisation in the 1960s. Integrated into the text are discussions of the current roles of agencies and conferences, the singular management structure, and assessments of the parts played by key individuals.